Classic Gingerbread Men Cookies – soft, spiced, and fun to decorate for the holidays!

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3 cups flour

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup butter

1/2 cup molasses

1 egg

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp ginger

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp milk

Food coloring, candies, sprinkles

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1. Cream butter and sugar.

2. Add egg and molasses; mix well.

3. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture.

4. Chill dough for 1 hour.

5. Roll out dough and cut shapes.

6. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

7. Cool and decorate with icing and candies.

Chill dough for easy cutting.

Do not overbake for soft texture.

Decorate cooled cookies only.

Store airtight up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months.